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Tryout Setup and Simulation
Perform tryout analyses to validate die designs.
Add Forming Operations
Add an operation to an analysis to solve a forming problem.

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Tryout Setup and Simulation
Perform tryout analyses to validate die designs.
- Set Tryout Preferences
  Set preferences for tryout analysis.
- Define the Blank
  Define the blank in the tool set including the blank type, material, roll direction, and symmetry planes as required.
- Add Forming Operations
  Add an operation to an analysis to solve a forming problem.
  - Gravity
    Analyze the degree of sagging that the blank incurrs from its own weight on the tool.
  - Crash Forming
    Simulate crash forming where the blank is situated between a top and bottom die without the use of binders or pads to hold the blank in place.
  - Single Action Draw
    Simulate a bottom binder holding the blank of a model while the top die deforms the blank against the bottom die.
  - Double Action Draw
    Simulate a top binder holding the blank of a model while the top die deforms the blank against the bottom die to create the desired shape.
  - Flanging
    Simulate a pad holding a blank against the bottom die of a model while a wiper die deforms the blank into the desired shape with a flange.
  - Trimming
    Cut away excess material from a formed shape.
  - Springback
    Analyze the elasto-plastic stress gradients that build up across the surface of a blank during forming and cause the blank to bounce back and deviate from the desired shape.
  - Custom
    Add tools and set up a custom operation as required for your analysis.
  - Hydroform
    Simulate a top binder holding the blank of a model while fluid deforms the blank against the bottom die.
  - Flexform
    Simulate a top binder holding the blank of a model while fluid in a rubber membrane deforms the blank against the bottom die.
  - Hydromech Draw
    Simulate a top binder holding the blank of a model while the top die deforms the blank against fluid in the bottom cavity to create the desired shape.
  - Delete a Forming Operation
    Remove a forming operation from your analysis.
  - Insert/Reorder a Forming Operation
    Insert or reorder a forming operation in your analysis.
  - Replace a Forming Operation
    Remove and replace a forming operation in your analysis.
  - Rename a Forming Operation
    Rename a forming operation in your analysis.
- Auto Configure Tools
  Automatically build and configure the tools for standard forming operations.
- Add and Configure Tools
  Select from a variety of tools to include in a forming operation.
- Position Tools
  Define the position for a die set and trim and pierce lines.
- Define the Draw Direction
  Define the direction for the top die or press slide to move in the model.
- Preview the Motion of a Forming Operation
  Preview the motion of your die set during a forming operation.
- Run a Tryout Analysis
  Run the forming operations for a tryout analysis.
- Publish Reports
  Generate a report as a .pptx file from the results of a completed simulation.
- Compensate Die for Springback
  Adjust the die to counter the known springback in a formed shape.
- Predict Blank Shape or Trim Line
  Predict blank shape or trim line from the target part shape using the analysis results.
Rendering
Adjust the materials, environment, and properties of objects in the scene to create a photorealistic image.
Geometric Analysis
Analyze the object geometry for negative draft, trim angle, and shortest distance between parts.
Simulation Results
Review forming outcomes through the Analysis Explorer.
Reference
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Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.

Add Forming Operations

Add an operation to an analysis to solve a forming problem.

From the ribbon, select the Add operation icon.
From the Add Operation window, select the forming operation(s) that you want to include in your analysis.

The selected forming operations are added to the Tryout ribbon.

Note: The order of your selection determines the order in which the forming operations are performed during the analysis. You can drag and drop operations to reorder them.

Note: When more than one operation is added to an analysis, a blue circle with a check mark appears to indicate which operation is current. Single-click to make an operation current; double-click to configure the tool.

Note: Right-click any operation added to the analysis and select Rename to give the operation a unique name. This name will then appear throughout the product for easy reference. Due to space limitations, the new name may appear truncated in the ribbon, but the entire name will be saved and appear elsewhere.

Note: Right-click any operation added to the analysis and select Add Gravity to add a Gravity operation before the current operation.

Note: Right-click any operation added to the analysis and select Exclude to exclude the operation from the current run. The operation will remain but will be grayed out to show that it is not active. Unselect Exclude to re-include the operation.

Note: Every operation name is appended with number corresponding to its position / total number of operations.